Portugal 1995 200 escudos KM-683

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Heritage sale 3096, lot 31159
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This specimen was lot 31159 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $2,040. The catalog description[1] noted, "Portugal: Republic gold Proof "Solor & Timor Islands" 200 Escudos 1995-INCM PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. This issue was struck to commemorate the Portuguese discovery of the islands Solor and Timor in 1515. A handsome piece with stark contrasts. From the Paramount Collection." This is one of many NCLT's issued to celebrate the glories of Portugal's past. It was issued in copper-nickel, silver and gold.

Recorded mintage: 750,000 in copper-nickel, 20,000 in silver and 4,000 in gold.

Specification: KM 683: copper-nickel, 36 mm diameter; KM 683a: 26.50 g, 0.925 fine silver; KM 683b: 27.20 g, 0.916 fine gold, AGW 0.8016 oz.

Catalog reference: copper-nickel: KM 683, silver: KM 683a, gold: KM 683b, Fr-180.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Reis, Lina, Anuário de Numismática, Moedas e notas 2010, 31ª ediçao, Lisbon: Publinummis, Lda, 2009.
  • Alberto Gomes and Francisco Antonio Magro, Moedas Portuguesas e do Território Que Hoje é Portugal: Catálogo das Moedas Cunhadas para o Continentes e Ilhas Adjacentes, para os Territórios do Ultramar e Grão-Mestres Portugueses da Ordem de Malta, 6ª Edição, Lisbon: Associação Numismática de Portugal, 2013.
  • [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins: Signature Auction 3096, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.

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